Prospectus 2012 to 2013 - Broughton Hall High School

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n September 1998, Broughton Hall wasI designed a Specialist Technology Collegeby the DfES and redesignated in 2005 and2010. In addition to the initial capitalfunding, this ongoing status supportsTECHNOLOGY COLLEGEBroughton Hall High School“The very good provision of ICT equipmentis used well to support learning acrossthe school.”Ofstedcontinued development of Technology,Science, Mathematics and Information &Communication Technology which is now used across the whole curriculum. Capital has beeninvested in the purchase of replacement and additional computers, interactive whiteboards inclassrooms, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing in Technology, Textiles and Food Technology.The Science department now has the use of sensor and data-logging equipment andthe Technology department has a fully equipped electronics and control technology room. TheMathematics department uses Information Technology throughout the school and extensivelyuses interactive whiteboards with a wide range of software. All staff have their own laptop. Pupilsin years 7-13 are eligible to join the Schools Laptops for Pupils Scheme.Students have the use of the most up-to-date equipment available and are able to develop theskills they need to progress successfully into employment, further training or Higher Education.As the success of our original application was dependent on the acquisition of sponsorship frombusiness and industry, our links with the world of work have been strengthened to the advantageof our students.The school has been successful in attracting further funding from the DCSF which has allowedus to use our facilities outside of normal lesson time. Homework clubs and Saturday clubs areoffered to our own students, those in our partner primary schools, Cardinal Heenan High Schooland St Vincent’s.“The overall very good teachinghas a significant impact onpupils’ attitudes to learning.”Ofsted“Relationships between sixth formstudents and younger pupils arevery good.”OfstedA Technology College Page 14
CURRICULUM POLICYn accordance with the school’sI aims to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, intellectual and physical development ofeach individual and to prepare each pupil for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiencesof adult life, each pupil is entitled to a curriculum which is broad, balanced,relevant and differentiated.• A broad curriculum will provide opportunity to experience a wide range of concepts,knowledge, skills and attitudes.• A balanced curriculum will ensure that each area of learning and experience will be givensufficient time.• A relevant curriculum will relate to previous learning and experience.Broughton Hall High School“There is a commitment and determination tosucceed in raising standards.”OfstedA differentiated curriculum involves matching what is taught and how it is taught to the pupils’abilities and aptitudes; it implies a need for variation in teaching approaches and classroomorganisation.KEY STAGE 3Year 7 Opening Minds skills based, cross curricular programme embraces English, ReligiousEducation, History, Geography, Information Communication Technology and Design Technology.Other subjects are Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (French andSpanish) Music, Art and Physical Education (including Dance)Year 8 Enquiring Minds The skills based cross curricular approach continues with the samesubjects as in Year 7. Again, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (French orSpanish) Music, Art and Physical Education (including Dance) and also Design Technologymake up the remainder of the curriculum.Year 9 Creative Minds Pupils explore a number of over arching themes. Classes are taught byspecialist staff working within a common assessment framework. Pupils are expected to undertakecommunity service as part of the programme of study and some pupils will have the opportunityto study a second modern foreign language. Pupils will graduate from key stage 3 ontoone of three key stage 4 learning pathways.KEY STAGE 4All pupils study Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, doubleaward Science, Modern Foreign Language, or ASDAN (non-examination) Physical Education,Technology (one subject chosen from Control Systems, Food Technology, Graphic Products,Resistant Materials, Electronic Products, Textile Technology). In addition, two subjects are chosenfrom Art and Design, Business Studies, Dance, Drama, Geography, History, Information andCommunication Technology, second Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish), Music,Physical Education.The opportunity for early entry exists in a number of subjects. Vocational courses includingBTEC and OCR are also offered in order to reflect the personalised learning needs of all students.Information and Communication Technology can be studied as an extra subject afterschool. Broughton Hall also provides access to the new Diploma coursesOther themes which are taught across the curriculum include Health Education, environmentalissues, industrial and economic awareness, Citizenship and Careers Education.There is a comprehensive tutorial programme which includes careers education and guidance.All pupils have two weeks’ work experience.“A very good range of courses and learning activitiesboth within and beyond lessons supports pupils’personal development and academic progress.” Ofsted“Many pupils are excitedabout learning.”OfstedA Technology College Page 15
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